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Free online image OCR tool
PNG to Text Converter
Extract writing from PNG files with free OCR, then copy, edit or download the result as TXT.
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Maximum file size: 20 MBProcessing runs on your device or the secure ToolNova server, depending on the tool; each tool page explains the method
3 easy steps
How to use PNG to Text Converter
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Extract the text
Choose the tool settings and start processing.
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Get your text
Check the output and download it to your device.
Guide
What you should know about PNG to Text Converter
PNG to Text focuses on extracting plain writing from interface captures, diagram labels, scans and text images stored losslessly. PNG’s sharp edges can help OCR with small digital type. Edit or copy the recognized result on the page, or download it as TXT.
When does PNG help OCR?
PNG preserves sharp pixel boundaries in interfaces, code output, slides and flat-color text graphics, without JPG compression artifacts. Saving a low-resolution or blurred source as PNG does not automatically make it clearer.
Preparing tiny interface text
If type is very small, crop to the relevant area and scaling it up can help recognition. For low-contrast themes such as light gray on white, capturing again at a higher display scale is often more reliable than artificial sharpening.
Transparency and dark themes
A transparent PNG may not contain the background on which its text is normally viewed; OCR normalization flattens the appearance. Light type on a dark background can still work, but glare and translucent overlays may weaken character edges.
Using the plain-text output
TXT is useful for moving content into notes, search boxes or code editors. Icons, colors and line boxes are not transferred. If one character matters in a command, serial number or version, compare the result side by side with the source PNG.
OCR guide
PNG to text: Extract copyable text from an image
Upload a PNG image, select Turkish, English or mixed language, then start OCR. A single file may be up to 20 MB and 50 million pixels.
The image is sent to the server and processed with Tesseract. Clear, straight text is a better source. Handwriting, shadows and tiny characters can cause mistakes; exact table layout preservation should not be expected.
Copy the plain text or download TXT. Colors, fonts and table cells are not retained in plain text; check reading order in multi-column documents.
Formats and compatibility
Which file formats work with PNG to text?
PNG
Source image
One image with legible text, up to 20 MB.
TXT
Editable text
Compare recognized characters with the source; check ı/İ, 0/O, dates and amounts.
Use cases
When is PNG to text useful?
Text in document photos
Create a draft from a short printed passage instead of retyping it.
Search screenshot text
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